Esthetics Certificate

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CIP120409 (EST2)

The Esthetics Certificate program provides the necessary requirements to be eligible to take the Esthetics licensing test through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). The program prepares students to work in a salon, spa, on movie sets, free-lance artistry or medical offices. Students gain the skills to provide services such as skin cleansing, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, hair removal, advanced treatments, make up applications, safety, sanitation and product recommendations.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College
This certificate is accessible only to Colorado’s Finest High School Participants (current students with Colorado’s Finest High School)

Program Requirements

Major Courses (20 credit hours)

EST 110 - Introduction to Facials and Skin Care 3 Credits
EST 111 - Intermediate Facials and Skin Care 2 Credits
EST 211 - Facial Make-up 1 Credit
EST 212 - Hair Removal 3 Credits
EST 160 - Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2 Credits
EST 161 - Intermediate Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 3 Credits
EST 210 - Advanced Massage and Skin Care 2 Credits
EST 260 - Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2 Credits
COS 250 - Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship 1 Credit
COS 150 - Laws, Rules and Regulations 1 Credit

Total: 20 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.
Information regarding occupations, completion rates, placement rates, program costs and median loan debt may be found at www.arapahoe.edu/departments-and-programs/gainful-employment-disclosure-information.